Nydia Velazquez

Nydia Velazquez (28 March 1953-) was a member of the US House of Representatives (D-NY 12) from 3 January 1993 to 3 January 2013 (succeeding Major Owens and preceding Carolyn Maloney) and from NY 7 from 3 January 2013 (succeeding Joseph Crowley).

Biography
Nydia Velazquez was born in Nabucoa, Puerto Rico in 1953, and she grew up as a supporter of the independence movement in Puerto Rico and workers' rights. In 1976, she studied in New York City, New York, which she made her new home. From 1984 to 1985, she served on the City Council, and she was elected to the US House of Representatives in 1992. She was a member of the Progressive Democrats.